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bema

 

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Noun bema has 1 sense
  1. chancel, sanctuary, bema - area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
    --1 is a kind of area
    --1 is a part of church, church building
    --1 has parts: choir

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Bema

Noun:

1. In ancient Greece, the bema was a raised platform in the center of a theater, where actors performed or politicians would speak.

Example sentence: The actor confidently walked onto the bema, ready to deliver an intense monologue.

2. In Christianity, the bema refers to the elevated platform or area where the clergy stands or the altar is placed.

Example sentence: The priest walked up to the bema to deliver his sermon.

3. In archaeology, the bema can refer to a raised platform found in ancient buildings, often used for public speeches or legal proceedings.

Example sentence: The historian discovered an incredibly well-preserved bema during the excavation of the ancient Roman forum.

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